WASHINGTON, D.C.— Following today’s House vote to impeach Donald Trump on two counts, abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, People For the American Way President Michael Keegan released the following statement:

“Today Congress has done its duty and taken a vital step toward holding Donald Trump accountable for betraying his oath of office.  As a result of his many corrupt acts, Trump enters the history books as only the third American president to be impeached, a disgrace that will forever be attached to his name.  But the process must not stop here.  The Senate must commit to a full and fair impeachment trial, which the Republican majority leader has so far refused to do.  Anything less would be a miscarriage of the justice the American people deserve.”

About People For the American Way

People For the American Way is a progressive advocacy organization founded to fight right-wing extremism and build a democratic society that implements the ideals of freedom, equality, opportunity and justice for all. We encourage civic participation, defend fundamental rights, and fight to dismantle systemic barriers to equitable opportunity.  Learn more: https://www.pfaw.org.